Metal Mouth Message Board

Just had my first appointment to pick up my trays! I ended up with quite a few attachments - 18 :shock:, including attachments on all of my front upper teeth. I was also instructed to start wearing class III elastics immediately, which was quite a shock - I thought elastics would not start until lat...

Well, today was the big day. However the result wasn't quite what I was planning. After mulling things over last weekend I decided to take the risk and go with Invisalign. The thought of having adult braces absolutely terrified me - much more than it rationally should have. I have to interact with n...

Thanks everyone for your responses. After posting and reading your helpful responses I had decided that the ceramic/metal braces option was the best choice due to less hassle (trays in/out), better likely results, less cost, and kinda aesthetics (Invisalign + attachments on every tooth looks strange...

Just returned from my pre-braces cleaning at the dentist and have a few before pics. The dentist strongly agreed with my choice to go ahead with treatment - it was nice to not be scolded for once :lol:. I'll upload more pictures after the big day. My feeling have been a bit of a rollercoaster - prou...

Hi everyone, I am starting my braces journey on Monday. This site has been incredibly helpful/inspiring as I've considered taking the plunge, and I decided it's worth posting my journey to hopefully inspire other folks considering the same decision. Background: I am a 27 y/o male who works as a mana...

I am currently scheduled for bonding (yikes!) next Monday - ceramic uppers and metal lowers. Five days later (Saturday) I am scheduled to take off on a 3.5-week trip to Indonesia. The advantages of getting them earlier are a) earlier bonding = more likely I will be done in time for my wedding next y...

I joined this board a few years ago in anticipation of fixing my bite, however I was not able to go through with treatment at that time. My teeth look fine, however I have a edge-to-edge bite (only my front two teeth touch) that has been seriously damaging my teeth and causing a fair amount of jaw p...

Hi there. I saw your other thread but thought I would respond here. I would suggest getting another consultation. I do not have spaces like you do, but I also have an edge-to-edge bite. After four consults, only ONE ortho said I needed surgery. You might be able to find someone who can take care of ...

Well, had another consultation today. This ortho said Invisalign is an option ! He is an invisalign preferred provider, so I trust his judgement. Only problem is it is really expensive.

Now decision time!

I am currently in the consultation phase, however am leaning towards an ortho who provided both the best price and time (15-18mos). Unfortunately, there is no ceramic option (Damon metal) so I am still debating about that. My main question is about a technique this ortho plans to use. I have a mild ...

Well, had my first consultation today. Orthodontist #1 says no surgery (!!!!), no extractions, and 18mos using the Damon system. Unfortunately no clear/ceramic option .

Next consultation is Wednesday...will be interested to see what ortho #2 has to say.

How many consultations have you had? I don't know much about this because I just started the process. I have an under bite (to me it is a very slight under bite) and the 1st orthodontist that I went to mentioned surgery, but stated that the problem could be fixed my removing two teeth (although the...

Now that I'm a full blown user, here are a few photos of my situation.

I guess my main concern is about long term consequences (i.e. loss of feeling in parts of my face, as I've heard happens). In the past I've had some dentists/past ortho say I would need surgery, while others have told me my bite could be easily fixed without. I'll find out soon enough. Darn work get...

Congrats on your journey thus far! It looks like you are making great progress already.